{"id":2123,"date":"2026-01-31T01:31:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T01:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palette.ecuad.ca\/comdtech\/?p=2123"},"modified":"2026-01-31T01:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T01:37:00","slug":"risograph-spot-colours-in-indesign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/palette.ecuad.ca\/comdtech\/2026\/01\/31\/risograph-spot-colours-in-indesign\/","title":{"rendered":"Risograph Spot Colours in InDesign"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let’s set up a consistent 2-ink spot colour file in InDesign using our studio’s Risograph swatches! This tutorial corresponds to a project in COMD 310, Spring 2026.<\/p>\n

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First of all…this is only one of many possible methods for a Riso colour separation!<\/h2>\n

Spot color swatches are a great way to set up Riso colours, especially for complex multi-page publications in InDesign where we have both type and images and want to be able to check every detail for a clean consistent result, and have full control over our colour separation choices. It’s also good practice for working with other spot colour systems like Pantone.<\/p>\n

However! This isn’t the only method for building great Risograph separations. All we need in the end is a grayscale page for each ink colour, however you get there. For a tour through your other options see these two posts:<\/p>\n